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Pyrrhocoris apterus
The European Firebug is a small, colorful insect with bright red and black markings. They love to hang out in sunny spots and can often be seen in groups, making them fun to spot in nature!
生息地: Urban areas
The European Firebug has a striking appearance with its bright red body marked by distinct black patterns, often resembling an hourglass or two prominent black dots on its back. This bold coloration makes it visually different from most other small insects, serving as a clear warning.
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カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Adult Firebugs can survive winter by hiding under tree bark or rocks, waiting for spring to arrive.
Firebugs are 'true bugs' (Hemiptera), meaning they have a special straw-like mouth for sipping liquids!
Its scientific name, 'apterus', means 'wingless', even though some Firebugs can sometimes fly!
Sometimes, hundreds of European Firebugs gather closely, creating a big red and black 'carpet' on the ground!
European Firebug has bright red and black colours that helps them warn predators they taste bad, so they usually get left alone.
European Firebug can suck nutritious fluids from fallen seeds because of its piercing-sucking mouthparts, helping them get energy.
European Firebug can gather in large groups because huddling together helps them stay warm and protect themselves in cool weather.
They primarily feed on fallen plant seeds and sometimes dead insects or plant parts.
Tilia cordata
feeds on its fallen seeds

Malva sylvestris
feeds on its fallen seeds
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Parus major
is occasionally eaten by birds
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Firebugs are harmless, but it's best to look at them without touching.
8-12 mm
150-250 日
They primarily feed on fallen plant seeds and sometimes dead insects or plant parts.
Urban areas
Foraging
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